The Gladiators are the ECHL affiliate of the Atlanta Thrashers of the National Hockey League and the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League.

Schell, who has two penalty minutes in one game for San Antonio this season, joined the Gladiators in February in 2007-08 and had 38 points (8g-30a) in 29 regular season games and seven points (1g-6a) in eight Kelly Cup Playoff games.